looking for holsters and a 1911 'smith in Houston area

[Detritus]

Maybe I should have broken these up, and if the mods so deem then I will, but it's just short of 3am as I type this so kindly bear with me


Firstly I would like to know if anyone knows of a shop in the Houston area that has a fairly wide selection of holsters would prefer a place south side of town, since i live an hour south already, but it is what it is. Both my wife and I need new holsters for our 1911s. In her case she needs one that is a better "fit" for her than the blackhawk SERPA type we tried first (the blackhawk doesn't do well with her body shape and she hates the retention latch of the SERPA). and I want one that is a little faster on the draw for use in local USPSA matches. just a note we've already checked the Arms Room (friday) and no joy, all of their 1911 holsters were either Duty type rigs or made for 4-1/2" or less barreled guns.


Second question/need is that I would like some recomendations for a gunsmith to fit a match grade barrel/bushing to my 1911. While i feel that with time, care and lots of study I can fix/fit most anything on my current guns, I am not yet comfortable fitting a barrel. therfore I would appreciate any recomedations you can give. If the first one turns out well enough there is a definite possiblity of return business for a second pistol.

anyway, thank you for your time and any advice or leads you can provide

 

[Eagledax]

I would check with Collectors firearms. If they don't have what you are looking for they should be able to order it or at least point you in the right direction. Try the Comp-Tac holsters.


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[RetArmySgt]

If you go the collectors route, just see what they have then find somewhere else to buy one you liked. Collectors is normally way overpriced.

 

[Acera]

As far as a gunsmith, I use:

John Dixon
1911 Specialist
Houston Area - specifically Pasadena/La Porte/Deer Park/Clear Lake side of town
713-502-0800 cell phone

John in the past month or so fitted a new barrel and did some slide work for me on a Colt 1911. Great job, and good price for the work.

I will add to what RetArmySgt says, find what you like and check online for a better deal. Collectors normally has about the best selection in town, but is a drive from the south side.

 

[Detritus]

thanks for the recomendations so far guys.

gonna send this one back around one more time, mainly to see if there are any more recomendations for gunsmiths in the area.

On the holster front, Wife has decided that she's going to try the Comp-tac "international" and see if one of the 4 mounting options that come in teh box with that will work for her.

 

[Rubikees]

MG Arms that is right by Carter's Country. They do customized rifles and competition work. There is another gun smith in Conroe at the Gun Emporium that has been recommended to me.

 

[Das Jared]

Vandenburg HANDS down for the 1911

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Comp-Tac is good to go. They're local to you guys and make great quality gear.

 

[Roscoe]

I'd say Jared91 has it dead right - Ed Vandenberg is a most excellent smith who specializes in 1911 work.
vandenbergcustom.com

He did an fantastic job on my 30 year old Colt Commander. He was recommended to me by a friend who had several
guns worked by Ed; he was very pleased with the work performed. I have recommended him to several friends who all found
his work excellent and his prices more than fair.

 

[cajunautoxer]

I use bladetec for my 3 gun gear

 

[300LW]

Eddie Jimenea in Stafford. 281-499-4918